Qatar and Brazil set for Men's Final as Germany and France prepare for Women's Title clash in Muscat
MUSCAT (OMA) – The 5th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship entered its decisive phase on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Muscat, Oman, with an action-packed day of quarter-finals, semi-finals and women's classification matches.
Following a series of exciting encounters, Qatar and Brazil secured their places in the men's final, while Germany and France emerged as the two finalists in the women's competition. The championship, taking place from 15 to 22 October, will crown its champions on Wednesday, 21 October.
The fourth day of competition featured eleven matches across the men's and women's tournaments, with the stakes increasing considerably as the participating teams battled for qualification, podium positions and the opportunity to compete for the prestigious CISM world military titles.
In the men's tournament, Qatar continued its outstanding unbeaten campaign with a convincing 2–0 quarter-final victory over Sri Lanka (42–24). Having completed the group stage with four consecutive victories, the Qatari team demonstrated its consistency and determination to secure a place in the semi-finals.
Germany also progressed to the last four following a 2–0 victory against host nation Oman A (42–32), while Oman B delighted the home supporters with an impressive 2–0 success over Algeria (42–32). Brazil completed the semi-final line-up by defeating France 2–0 (42–31), maintaining its perfect record in the competition.
The semi-finals provided two particularly exciting encounters, with both matches requiring a deciding third set. In the first semi-final, Qatar faced Germany in a closely contested battle between two of the tournament's strongest teams. The Qatari side eventually prevailed 2–1, with an aggregate score of 56–49, securing its place in the championship final and extending its unbeaten run to six matches.
The second semi-final saw Brazil take on host nation Oman B in another thrilling encounter. Supported by the local crowd, the Omani team pushed the unbeaten Brazilians to three sets, but Brazil ultimately emerged victorious 2–1 (58–52), earning its place in the gold medal match.
These results set up a highly anticipated final between Qatar and Brazil, the only two men's teams to have remained unbeaten throughout the competition. Both nations have demonstrated remarkable consistency, combining strong performances in the group stage with the ability to overcome challenging opponents during the knockout rounds. Meanwhile, Germany and Oman B will meet in the bronze medal match, offering the host nation an opportunity to secure a podium finish in front of its supporters.
The men's classification matches also produced important results, with Oman A defeating Sri Lanka 2–0 (42–31), while Algeria overcame France 2–0 in a competitive encounter that finished 49–44 in total points. These results confirmed the pairings for the remaining classification matches.
In the women's competition, Germany and France confirmed their ambitions with convincing performances to secure their places in the championship final. Germany continued its impressive campaign with a 2–0 victory over Sri Lanka (42–22). Having already defeated Oman and Algeria during the group stage, the German team maintained its perfect record and demonstrated its strength in the decisive stages of the tournament.
France also produced an authoritative performance, overcoming Algeria 2–0 (42–20) to book its place in the gold medal match. The French team has enjoyed an equally impressive championship, recording consecutive victories against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka before securing qualification for the final.
The women's competition also featured a particularly close encounter between the Netherlands and host nation Oman. In one of the day's most competitive matches, the Dutch team prevailed 2–1, with an exceptionally narrow aggregate score of 54–53, highlighting the intensity and determination displayed by both sides.
With the finalists now confirmed, Wednesday, 21 October, promises to be the highlight of the championship, with the medal matches scheduled at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.
The programme will begin at 16:30 with the men's classification matches, as Sri Lanka faces France for seventh place and Oman A takes on Algeria for fifth place.
At 17:10, attention will turn to the bronze medal encounters. Germany will face Oman B in the men's tournament, while Algeria will meet Sri Lanka in the women's competition, with both matches determining the third and fourth positions.
The women's gold medal match will take place at 18:00, bringing together Germany and France in a highly anticipated contest between two undefeated teams. Both delegations will be aiming to conclude their impressive campaigns by claiming the CISM world military title.
The men's final will follow at 19:00, with Qatar taking on Brazil in what promises to be an exciting conclusion to the tournament. Having won all their previous matches, both teams will enter the decisive encounter determined to preserve their perfect records and secure the championship crown.
The final day of competition will therefore provide a fitting conclusion to several days of high-level military beach volleyball, during which athletes from different nations have demonstrated remarkable commitment, resilience and sporting excellence.
Beyond the competition itself, the 5th CISM World Military Beach Volleyball Championship has once again highlighted the importance of military sport as a platform for international cooperation and mutual understanding. Throughout the event, the participating delegations have shared experiences, developed friendships and strengthened the bonds that unite the international military sporting community.
As the championship approaches its conclusion in Muscat, the athletes and officials continue to embody the fundamental values of the International Military Sports Council, demonstrating that sporting excellence and international camaraderie remain inseparable under the CISM motto, Friendship through Sport.
(Source: CISM Media & Communication Department)
